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    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa

    Published: Sep 12, 2022 / Leave a Comment

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    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa is a colorful and vibrant weeknight dinner packed with protein, fruits, and a ton of flavor! It's great for meal prep, lunch, or just a simple meal to make for your family and friends.  This delicious recipe takes only about 30 minutes to make!

    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa and Rice in a blue bowl

    30-Minute dinner

    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa is a simple weeknight meal that uses basic ingredients and takes only 30 minutes.  This recipe screams Summer with fresh yellow peaches as the ingredient but at the same time can be made year-round with canned peaches!  The sliced skinless, boneless chicken breasts are seasoned with smoked paprika and chili powder and then coated with freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, and a touch of honey. It's a restaurant-quality dish that might become your new favorite chicken dinner for both kids and adults!

    Chicken bowls with rice and peach salsa - a complete meal

    Make this delicious and vibrant 30-minute chicken bowl on busy family weeknights or for special occasions when entertaining guests.  This easy recipe is a well-balanced meal that has everything:

    • Cilantro-lime chicken will provide you with protein.
    • The fruit salsa (made with fresh peaches, bell peppers, red onions, and green onions) is packed with antioxidants and fiber.
    • And then you have the carbs - jasmine rice.  You can also use healthier carbs, such as quinoa.

    If you're looking for more chicken dinner inspiration, don't miss Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Brussels Sprouts or a simple Smoked Paprika Chicken with Creamed Spinach.

    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa and Rice in a blue bowl

    Main ingredients

    Making chicken rice bowls basically consists of three parts.  All you need are a few basic ingredients to turn plain chicken breasts into something flavorful, colorful, and delicious.

    • Cilantro-lime chicken - I use skinless boneless chicken breasts (chicken thighs can be used as well).
    • Peach salsa made with fresh fruit makes a perfect pairing with chicken. Use fresh yellow peaches in the Summer and canned ones year-round!
    • Jasmine rice blends so well with cilantro-lime flavors and fresh fruit salsa!

    What type of chicken to use?

    • Skinless and boneless chicken breasts are what I used. They do tend to dry out faster, so be sure to watch your cooking times closely, ensuring that the chicken is cooked all the way through quickly, without drying out.
    • Skinless and boneless chicken thighs are your next best choice! They are juicy and tender and are usually quite forgiving to cook.  They will work perfectly in chicken rice bowls!
    • Chicken tenders are also a perfect choice for this recipe. They are already sliced, so that saves you time. Make sure to avoid overcooking as chicken tenders cook fast.

    Variations

    • Use either lime juice or lemon juice. The most important thing is that it's freshly squeezed.
    • Fresh herbs. Be sure to add fresh herbs - I used fresh cilantro here. You can also use fresh basil leaves or fresh thyme.
    • Spice. Add some heat by sprinkling cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes over the ingredients.
    • Substitutes for rice. You can serve these chicken bowls with pasta, orzo, couscous, or quinoa.
    • Peaches.  I used fresh yellow peaches since it's the Summer, but you can also use canned peaches (drained really well) or frozen ones (thawed) during other times of the year.
    • Try a different fruit salsa such as mango salsa or pineapple salsa.

    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa and Rice in a blue bowl

    How to store and reheat it

    The chicken rice bowl is a great recipe to make ahead and reheat later.  Here are some tips:

    • Fridge. Store it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
    • Reheat in the microwave oven in 30 seconds increments until reheated through.  Make sure to separate the fruit salsa and reheat only the chicken and rice.

    What to serve with it

    • Rice. Serve cilantro-lime honey chicken with salsa over plain jasmine rice or wild rice. Or, make flavored rice, such as cilantro-lime rice, cilantro-lime rice with black beans, or sun-dried tomato basil rice.
    • Pasta. I recommend long pasta, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, pappardelle, or bucatini.
    • Cauliflower rice, roasted cauliflower, or mashed cauliflower are all great pairings with this chicken.

    Other quick and easy chicken recipes

    If you enjoyed this chicken bowl with rice and peach salsa, you might like these recipes next:

    • Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
    • Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
    • One-Pan Basil Pesto Chicken and Veggies (Asparagus and Tomatoes)
    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa and Rice in a blue bowl
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    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa (30-Minute Meal)

    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa is a colorful and vibrant weeknight dinner packed with protein, fruits, and a ton of flavor! It's great for meal prep, lunch, or just a simple meal to make for your family and friends. This delicious meal takes only about 30 minutes to make!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 417 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Peach Salsa

    • 3 yellow peaches medium size, pitted and diced
    • 1 sweet red bell pepper diced
    • ¼ cup red onion diced
    • 3 green onions finely chopped
    • ½ bunch cilantro chopped
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice or more
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder or more
    • ¼ teaspoon salt or more to taste

    Cilantro-Lime Honey Chicken

    • 1  lb chicken breasts skinless, boneless, sliced
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (juice from ½ lime)
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon butter

    Rice

    • 2 cups cooked rice I used Jasmine rice

    Garnish

    • fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 lime sliced
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    Instructions 

    How to make peach salsa

    • Note about peaches. Wash them thoroughly to get rid of any debris. There is no need to peel the peaches. Chop them carefully to keep the skin on.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine all fruit salsa ingredients. Toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Add more lime juice and chili powder, if you like.

    How to make cilantro-lime chicken

    • Generously season the sliced chicken breasts with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
    • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add sliced skinless boneless chicken breasts. Cook, undisturbed, for about 4 minutes, to let chicken sear.
    • Flip the chicken strips over and cook for 2 more minutes. Lower the heat to low, add freshly squeezed lime juice and honey. Cook for another 2 minutes or more, frequently stirring, until the chicken is cooked through.
    • Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and stir, off heat, to coat the chicken. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

    Assembly

    • Add cooked jasmine rice to the bowls. Spoon the peach salsa and the cilantro-lime honey chicken over the rice. Top with chopped fresh cilantro and fresh lime slices.

    Notes

    What to serve with chicken bowls:
    • Rice. Serve cilantro-lime honey chicken with salsa over plain jasmine rice or wild rice. Or, make flavored rice, such as cilantro-lime rice, cilantro-lime rice with black beans, or sun-dried tomato basil rice.
    • Pasta. I recommend long pasta, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, pappardelle, or bucatini.
    • Cauliflower rice, roasted cauliflower, or mashed cauliflower are all great pairings with this chicken.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Cilantro-Lime Chicken Bowls with Peach Salsa (30-Minute Meal)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    417
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    80
    mg
    27
    %
    Sodium
     
    491
    mg
    21
    %
    Potassium
     
    727
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    49
    g
    16
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    21
    g
    23
    %
    Protein
     
    27
    g
    54
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1901
    IU
    38
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    56
    mg
    68
    %
    Calcium
     
    37
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Keyword chicken bowl, chicken rice bowl
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